Month: February 2017

Build a two-way relationship. Networking is a two-way relationship: give and take. When building a relationship think about how you can help others, not just what the person can do for you. Be genuine, authentic, and trustworthy. Select meaningful networking events. Attending multiple networking events without assessing the meaningfulness will lose its effectiveness. Pick groups […]

Published on February 16, 2017 by Jim Bellar Career and Workforce Development Specialist A couple of times a year I drive the hilly, winding roads of northern Middle Tennessee—a few hours from Nashville– to see to my friend Jeff Poppen (aka the Barefoot Farmer), a nationally known speaker, who lives on one of the largest […]